7 U.S.C. § 138
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United States · Title 7 — AGRICULTURE · Status: effective
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As used in this chapter:
The term “agricultural product” means any fresh fruit or vegetable or any commodity or product derived from livestock or fowl, that is marketed in the United States for human consumption.
The term “certificate” means a certificate of accreditation issued under this chapter.
The term “laboratory” means any facility or vehicle that is owned by an individual or a public or private entity and is equipped and operated for the purpose of carrying out pesticide residue analysis on agricultural products for commercial purposes.
The term “pesticide” means any substance that alone, in chemical combination, or in any formulation with one or more substances, is defined as a pesticide in section 136(u) of this title.
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
Legislative history
The public laws that enacted or amended this section. Tallies are for the whole bill as it passed each chamber — often an omnibus covering far more than this provision — not a vote on this section alone.
- Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990